Invacare 9000 SL Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
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- Page 1 9000 SERIES 9000 SL 9000 XT 9000 XDT 9000XT RECLINER OWNER'S OPERATOR and MAINTENANCE MANUAL DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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Page 2: Special Notes
OUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheel- chairs to meet many needs of the end user. However, final selection of the type of wheel- chair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare profes- sional capable of making such a selection. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The information in this owner's manual applies to the 9000 SL, 9000 XT, 9000 XDT, and the 9000XT Recliner wheelchairs except where specified. SPECIAL NOTES .............................. 4 SPECIFICATIONS ............................10 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ....................12 OPERATING INFORMATION .......................... - Page 4 PROCEDURE 10 - RECLINER ........................31 RECLINER OPERATION ..........................31 REPLACING HEADREST PILLOW ....................... 32 REPLACING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY ................... 32 ADJUSTING THE HEADREST/BACK UPHOLSTERY TENSION ..............32 ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH ........................33 ADJUSTING THE SEAT WIDTH ........................33 STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER BAR ....................
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Page 5: Safety/Handling Of Wheelchairs
Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes These must NEVER be used for hand-held or lifting and encourages each individual to try what works... - Page 6 Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary & to move an occupied wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) as- sistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports.
- Page 7 SAFETY/HANDLING PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have WARNING to move forward in the seat or pick them up BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the from the floor by reaching down between your wheelchair, every precaution should be taken knees.
- Page 8 SAFETY/HANDLING FUNCTIONAL REACH FROM A REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - WHEELCHAIR FORWARD The approximate reach-limit values shown in the Position the front casters so accompanying graph were derived on the basis of a that they are extended as far sample of 91 male and 36 female subject wheelchair forward as possible and en- users.
- Page 9 SAFETY/HANDLING FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE 3. Pivot footplates upward to vertical position. WHEELCHAIR 4. With both hands, grasp the middle of the seat upholstery at the front and back edge and lift up. WARNING Keep hands and fingers clear of moving parts to avoid injury.
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Page 10: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 9000SL 9000XT 9000XT RE- 9000XDT CLINER Overall Width: 23 or 25-inches 21, 22, 23, 25, 27 23, 25, 27 or or 29-inches 23, 25, 27, 28, 29 29-inches or 31-inches Overall Depth (w/ riggings): 43-1/2-inches 43-1/2-inches 45-1/2-inches 46-inches Seat Width: 16 or 18-inches 14, 15, 16, 18, 20... - Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS (CONTINUED) 9000SL 9000XT 9000XDT 9000XT RECLINER Rear Axle: Permanent Permanent Permanent Only Permanent Only (Standard) and (Standard) and Quick-Release Quick-Release Rear Wheels: 20, 22 and 24-inch 20, 22 and 24-inch 24-inch Compos- 20, 22 and 24-inch Composite; Composite; ite;...
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Page 12: Procedure 1 General Guidelines
Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and the warranty will be voided immediately. WEIGHT LIMITATION The 9000 SL, 9000 XT, and 9000XT Recliner wheelchairs have a weight limitation of 250 lbs. The 9000XDT wheelchair has a weight limitation of 350 lbs. -
Page 13: Procedure 2 - Safety Inspection
SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair must be cared for just like any other vehicle. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
PROCEDURES placed when necessary by your authorized 1. Before using your 9000 SL / 9000 XT / 9000XDT/ dealer or by a qualified technician. 9000XT RECLINER, make sure all nuts and bolts 6. -
Page 15: Installing/Removing The Swingaway Footrest Assembly
FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 Removing This Procedure includes the following: Installing/ Removing the Swingaway Footrest 1. Push the footrest release lever inward Assembly 2. Rotate swingaway footrest assembly outward. Swingaway Footrest Height Adjustment 3. Lift the swingaway footrest assembly off of the Impact Guards/Calf Strap hinge pins. -
Page 16: Impact Guards/Calf Strap
PROCEDURE 4 FRONT RIGGINGS IMPACT GUARDS/CALF STRAP ELEVATING LEGREST ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 3) INSTALLATION (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove impact guard/calf strap from packaged 1. Insert the lower footrest assembly into the container if not already secured to the footrest. calfpad assembly and secure it with the bolt and locknut. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Elevating Legrest Assembly
FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING THE ELEVATING LEGREST Calfpad Rotated for Height Adjustment Calfpad ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 6) 1. To raise the elevating legrest, perform the fol- lowing: A. Assistant should grab hold of the support tube and raise elevating legrests until the de- sired height is obtained. -
Page 18: Procedure 4 - Arms
PROCEDURE 5 ARMS 3. Lock the armrest by pressing the height adjust- This Procedure Includes the Following: ment lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) posi- Adjusting Armrest Height tion when the desired armrest height is achieved. Swing-Back Arms 4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other armrest. Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and or Clothing Guards (Fixed Height Arms Only) SWING-BACK ARMS - 9000SL, 9000XT,... -
Page 19: Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad And/Or Clothing Guards
ARMS PROCEDURE 5 REPLACING DESK/FULL LENGTH REMOVING OR REPLACING ARMREST ARMREST PAD AND/OR CLOTHING (9000 XT/9000XT RECLINER/9000XDT GUARDS (FIXED HEIGHT ARMS ONLY) WHEELCHAIRS) (FIGURE 4) (FIGURE 3) WARNING Make sure the armrest release lever is in the Armrest Pad locked position before using the wheelchair. 1. -
Page 20: Converting From Space Saver To Conventional Arms Or
PROCEDURE 5 ARMS CONVERTING FROM SPACE SAVER TO SPACE SAVER ARM POSITION CONVENTIONAL ARMS OR CONVENTIONAL TO SPACE SAVER ARMS Arm Socket (9000 XT/XDT WHEELCHAIRS) (FIGURE 5) (INSIDE of Screw NOTE: Space Saver arms do not work with the Wheelchair following: Frame) 9000XT with the adjustable angle... -
Page 21: Procedure 5 - Seat And Back
REPLACING THE BACK UPHOLSTERY This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Seat Upholstery Screw On Back Upholstery - 9000 SL (FIGURE 2) Replacing the Back Upholstery 1. Flip swing back arms up and out of the way. Adjusting the Back Height... -
Page 22: Adjusting The Back Height
UPHOLSTERY - 9000 XT/XDT Locknut ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT Wheelchair Frame 9000 SL Model Wheelchairs (FIGURE 4) FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT - 9000 SL MODEL WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: There are five (5) height ranges of back canes and back upholstery available. -
Page 23: Adjusting Seat Depth
SEAT AND BACK PROCEDURE 6 5. Install the two (2) seat extension spacers onto the two (2) seat extension tubes. Back HOLE Cane 6. Secure the NEW seat upholstery to the crossbaces. Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT UPHOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual. Height Adjustment NOTE: Make sure to line up the mounting holes... -
Page 24: Adjusting Back Angle - 9000Xt Adjustable Back Model Only
Make sure to line up the mounting holes bility. The following procedure MUST be per- in the seat extension tubes with the NEW seat formed by an authorized Invacare dealer or upholstery. Refer to REPLACING THE SEAT qualified technician. -
Page 25: Procedure 6 - Rear Wheels
SEAT-TO-FLOOR HEIGHT is de- the mounting position on the wheelchair frame sired, this procedure must be performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified techni- for proper reinstallation of the NEW rear wheel. cian. 1. Push in the tip of the quick-release axle (with... -
Page 26: Replacing Rear Wheel Handrim
1. Remove the rear wheel from the wheelchair. For Replacement of rear wheel tire or tube MUST be 9000SL, 9000XT, and 9000XDT, refer to REMOV- performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or ING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this qualified technician. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Quick-Release Axle
REAR WHEELS PROCEDURE 7 ADJUSTING THE QUICK-RELEASE AXLE Wheelchair Locknut Frame (FIGURE 4) WARNING NEVER use quick-release axles on the 9000XDT or 9000XT RECLINER wheelchairs. Locking Detent 1. Remove rear wheel and quick-release axle from Pins the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL- Axle Spacer ING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of (Conventional... -
Page 28: Procedure 7 - Front Casters
2-inch extension spacer. See DETAIL "A". Replacement of front caster tire or tube MUST be 4. Slide in the new six/eight-inch front caster and performed by an authorized Invacare dealer or quali- fork. fied technician. 5. Reassemble by reversing STEPS 1-3. -
Page 29: Installing/Adjusting The Anti-Tippers
Inasmuch as the anti-tippers are an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the anti- tippers), Invacare strongly recommends ordering the anti-tippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. Anti-tippers MUST be fully engaged and spring but- Release tons fully protruding out of adjustment holes. - Page 30 PROCEDURE 9 ANTI-TIPPERS/WHEEL LOCKS PUSH TO LOCK 5. Repeat the above procedures until the wheel lock holds the wheelchair. Unlocked Locked Position Position 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock. Wheel Lock 7. If a measurement between 5/32 and 5/16-inches can not be achieved, remove the bolt and locknut that secure the wheel lock to the wheelchair and mount the wheel lock in one (1) of two (2) mount-...
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Page 31: Procedure 10 - Recliner
SEAT POSITIONING STRAP is an option on this wheelchair (You may order with or without the 4. Make sure wheelchair is occupied and on a level Seat Positioning Strap), Invacare strongly recom- surface before reclining. mends ordering the Seat Positioning Strap as an 5. -
Page 32: Replacing Headrest Pillow
PROCEDURE 10 RECLINER 6. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both Back Upholstery (FIGURE 3) handlesfirmly. 1. Unthread one knob on either side of the spreader bar 7. Squeeze release handles. and loosen the opposite knob. 8. SLOWLY, pull back on the back assembly while NOTE: To remove and install the bottom two (2) squeezing the release handles. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Seat Depth
NOTE: When adjusting the seat depth of the cliner MUST be performed by an authorized wheelchair, the seat upholstery MUST be Invacare dealer or qualified technician. changed as well. 2. Remove the two (2) plug buttons from the ends of the crossbraces that are towards the front of STORING/REPLACING THE SPREADER the wheelchair. -
Page 34: Installing The Anti-Tippers
2. Remove existing spreader bar. procedure must be performed by an authorized 3. Secure NEW spreader bar to the side frames Invacare dealer or qualified technician. with the existing locking knobs. Securely tighten. With Patient Operated Wheel Locks (FIGURE 9) -
Page 35: Using/Adjusting The Wheel Locks
RECLINER PROCEDURE 10 UNLOCKED With Attendant Operated Wheel Locks APPLY PRESSURE POSITION (FIGURE 10) HERE TO ENGAGE 1. Remove the axle mounting screw and locknut that secure the rear wheel and spacer to the wheelchair frame. 2. Remove rear wheel from side frame. 3. -
Page 36: Installing The I.v. Rod Holder
PROCEDURE 10 RECLINER 5. Reinstall locknut onto pivot screw. DO NOT 6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for the opposite wheel lock. tighten yet. NOTE: Ensure the wheel lock shoe completely 6. Thread the provided mounting screw through covers the tire contact area. See Detail "A" for the lower hole on the front cylinder section of proper positioning of wheel lock shoe. -
Page 37: Installing The Telescoping I.v. Rod/Support Tube
RECLINER PROCEDURE 10 INSTALLING THE TELESCOPING I.V. ROD 4. Reinstall the rear wheel from the wheelchair. SUPPORT TUBE (FIGURE 14) Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS in this procedure of the manual. NOTE: The I.V. rod holder must already be 5. -
Page 38: Procedure 11 - Options
PROCEDURE 11 OPTIONS Telescoping I.V. Rod Holder Only: This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing the Telescoping I.V. Rod O Holders 1. Secure the top of the telescoping I.V. rod holder to the wheelchair frame with a tie wrap. Installing the Solid Folding Seat Installing the Crutch and Cane Carrier Installing the Amputee Bracket - Super Hemi Models Only... -
Page 39: Installing The Crutch And Cane Carrier
OPTIONS PROCEDURE 11 4. Push the seat frame down and into the H-blocks 5. The base cleans easily with any chrome or glass making sure the solid folding seat brackets are cleaner. The strap can be cleaned with mild soap positioned in-between the H-blocks. -
Page 40: Installing The Amputee Bracket - All Models Except Super Hemi
PROCEDURE 11 OPTIONS INSTALLING THE AMPUTEE BRACKET - ALL MODELS EXCEPT SUPER HEMI 9000SL/XT (FIGURE 5) 1. Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 5 to de- termine the mounting position of the amputee bracket: SEAT- BRACKET AXLE SPACER SIDE OF AXLE MOUNTING TO-FLOOR POSITION... - Page 41 OPTIONS PROCEDURE 11 9000XDT (FIGURE 6) 1. Refer to the following chart or FIGURE 6 to de- termine the mounting position of the amputee bracket: SEAT- BRACKET AXLE SPACER SIDE OF AXLE MOUNTING TO-FLOOR POSITION WHEELCHAIR POSITION (on bracket) (on wheelchair) TALL DOWN RIGHT...
- Page 42 NOTES NOTES...
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Page 43: Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase (including the spring lift mechanisms for the recliners). The side frames and crossmembers are warranted for the lifetime of the original purchaser/users. - Page 44 INVACARE CORPORATION G G G G G ONE INVACARE WAY G G G G G Elyria, OH 44035 Customer Service (800) 333-6900 G G G G G Technical Support (800) 832-4707 Form No. 95-138 Part No. 1056953 Rev.E (1)-4/99 Printed in USA...
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